World History of Design

Volume 1 Prehistoric Times to World War I

Volume 2 World War I to World War II

About World History of Design

This is the definitive historical account of global design from prehistory to the end of the Second World War, by pre-eminent design scholar Victor Margolin. These two richly illustrated volumes contain over 850 images, with over 160 in full colour.

Reviews

“Victor Margolin's epic World History of Design charts the practice's perceptual shift in approach from pragmatic to artistic … In the annals of design histories, [World History of Design] is perhaps the most exhaustive effort yet undertaken … The book is unique for its inclusivity, which reaches far beyond Western design research's usual orbit.” – Steven Heller, The Atlantic

“This is the first comprehensive world history of design that plays a crucial part in charting our profession's story - speaking to designers and professionals around the world. It takes a holistic look at design, covering communication and product design, as well as design organisations, policies and publications. Victor's work accurately charts where the future of design should be and inclusively looks at design the world over. This equal treatment of design voices around the world resonates to all of Icograda members, as one of our core values.” – Iva Babaja, Icograda President, Croatia,

“For some years there has been considerable debate about the need for a world history of design. Victor Margolin has devoted several years to meet this ambitious challenge and has provided those involved with the history of design – from students and general readers to professional academics and the museums sector – with a rich body of material garnered from thousands of years of human creativity.” – Jonathan M. Woodham, University of Brighton, UK,

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Victor Margolin is Professor Emeritus of Design History at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He is a founding editor and now co-editor of the academic design journal Design Issues. His many books include: The Designed World: images, objects, environments; The Politics of the Artificial: Essays on Design; Design Discourse: history, theory, criticism; Discovering Design: explo...

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